A Vietnam–UK High-level Economic Conference took place in London on October 30 (local time), with the attendance of General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee To Lam, who is on an official visit to the United Kingdom.
The conference brought together enterprises, organizations, and experts from both countries to discuss cooperation opportunities in finance, technology, and energy.
Participants agreed that the potential for collaboration remains vast and achievable with appropriate policies, timely mechanisms, and joint efforts — underscoring strong momentum for advancing bilateral economic ties.
Addressing the event, Party General Secretary To Lam highlighted the continued strengthening and expansion of the Vietnam–UK relations, noting that trade and investment — a key pillar of the partnership — have made significant progress.
He affirmed that Vietnam regards the UK as one of its most important strategic partners in science, technology, innovation, and digital transformation.
Regarding cooperation in developing an international financial center in Vietnam, the Vietnamese Party leader identified three priority areas: green finance and carbon markets, fintech and digital banking, and human resource development in international finance.
He emphasized Vietnam’s commitment to supporting investors, improving institutional frameworks, and ensuring a transparent, stable, and favorable investment environment for UK companies and the broader international business community. At the same time, he encouraged Vietnamese enterprises to invest in the UK, aiming to make the bilateral relations more substantive and sustainable.
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